The Moxie Mountie

Species threatened after Australian wildfires

February 12, 2020

In December of 2019, one of Australia’s worst wildfires to date began tearing throughout the country. With such dry land due to a lack of precipitation, the fires caused...

Gun violence rises in the Jackson area

Hannah Smith, Journalist

February 11, 2020

Gun violence is something that is not talked about nearly enough in Jackson. Since 2016, 101 people have been victims of gun violence in Jackson, 13 of which died, which was...

Military divides Air Force to form new branch

Anthony Cole, Sports Editor

February 10, 2020

Our military consists of the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, National...

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Opinion

Pro-Con: Year round schooling

February 12, 2020

Pro: Year Round School is beneficial for all While the topic of having year round schooling has been very controversial, there are many beneficial factors. A...

Pro-Con: Should Trump stay or go?

February 12, 2020

Con: Remove Trump because his spending, lies, & temper are crippling America With the 2020 election approaching, the controversies surrounding current President Donald...

Marijuana legalization reaches several states

Des Cutter, Journalist

February 12, 2020

The United States of America is stuck in an ongoing battle of differences regarding the legalization of weed. The recent legalization of marijuana in Michigan was due...

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Feature

Expressing myself through body modifications

Ariana Koker, Feature Editor

February 11, 2020

Expression can range from individual to individual, and someone's personal style can be shown by their hair color, hobbies, and voice. With myself, I like to show others who...

Student battles food disorder to live normal life

Kate Beebe, Journalist

February 10, 2020

Freshmen Avary Senft has a food disorder called Eosinophilic Esophagitis, otherwise known as EE. EE is a chronic disease of the esophagus where white blood cells build up...

BIGGEST fan continues support of athletics

Jacob Swartz, Journalist

February 7, 2020

Northwest athletics has had the pleasure of having a Mountie "super fan" known as Lee Webb in their community. For the past 11 years, Lee has earned this recognition from...

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News Briefs

A follow up on Klavon’s closing

Henly Sleight, Sports Editor

February 12, 2020

Since it’s closing, Klavons Pizzeria and Pub has not commented on their decision to shut down...

Talent Show fundraiser earns $610 for NHS

February 11, 2020

On...

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Sports

Freshman earns spot on Varsity

Maci Swartz, Journalist
February 10, 2020

The relationships Adam Haselius has made this season and the amount of growth he has experienced have made this season a great one, and he is very excited and ready for his future high school wrestling career. Haselius has been a competitive wrestler since he was in kindergarten, and he has earned his way to Varsity wrestling as a freshman. Haselius enjoys the challenges he faces competing and...

Jozie Bontrager will sign to play college basketball with sister

Henly Sleight, Multi-Media Editor
November 21, 2019

On November 8, 2017, Ella Bontrager signed the contract to play basketball for Lake Superior State University (LSSU) on a full ride scholarship. Two years later, now a college sophomore, she awaits her younger sister, Jozie Bontrager, to join her in playing basketball at LSSU, also on a full ride. Jozie committed to become a Laker on December 16, 2018 and is anxious for signing day to arrive so...

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Recent Sports Scores

Saturday, September 28

Football

Northwest High School 7 - Coldwater 42
Saturday, September 21

Volleyball

Northwest High School 2 - Owosso 0
Friday, September 20

Football

Northwest High School 6 - Lumen Christi 41
Thursday, September 19

Tennis

Northwest High School 1 - Lumen Christi 7
Wednesday, September 18

Volleyball

Northwest High School 3 - Harper Creek 1
Wednesday, September 18

Volleyball

Northwest High School 2 - Harper Creek 1
Wednesday, September 18

Volleyball

Northwest High School 2 - Harper Creek 0
Tuesday, September 17

Golf

Northwest High School 215 - Hanover Horton 242
Tuesday, September 17

Golf

Northwest High School 219 - Jackson High 213
Friday, September 13

Football

Northwest High School 6 - Western 43
Friday, September 6

Football

Northwest High School 21 - Pennfield 14
Friday, August 30

Football

Northwest High School 55 - Eaton Rapids 56

Photo Gallery

Sayles twirls her way into Disney

Malena Gurnee, Web Journalist
February 19, 2019

At the young age of five, freshman Jadyn Sayles started baton twirling. Since then she has only been improving in the sport. She enjoys what she does very much. “It is one of my favorite things to do,” said Sayles. “So on a scale of one to ten, it is an eleven, because it is super fun.” Sayles has been able to perform all over the country because of her skill and passion. She has performed...

Community attends spaghetti dinner fundraiser for Camburn family

January 29, 2019

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Arts and Entertainment

Five shows that all teenagers should watch next

Kaitlyn Grier, Web Editor

January 29, 2020

REVIEW (OPINION) The Office (U.S. Version) - 5 stars The Office is an American sitcom on a group of “typical” office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes,...

13 Reasons Why season 3 review

Hannah Smith, Journalist

January 29, 2020

The show 13 Reasons Why is on Netflix and many teenagers are watching it. The show talks about what teenagers go through that are not talked about as much as they...

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Editorial Cartoon

Monthly Budget for a Working Student

Maddy Draffen, Editorial Cartoon Artist

February 12, 2020